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blassy · 8 November 2015, 11:16 PM

So gone back and forth last couple months on our next purchase. Now this beautiful beast has reared its ugly head. Has the add on performance package taking it to 550 HP and I'll admit it's giving the X5M a run for its money in my books.

blassy · 8 November 2015, 11:24 PM

Biggest problem with the X5 is that I'm not sure I'm a fan of the redesign.

DeeTee · 9 November 2015, 07:36 AM

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Biggest problem with the X5 is that I'm not sure I'm a fan of the redesign.

I agree. The old model X5 and X6 seem more aggressive.

rr-nyc · 9 November 2015, 09:39 AM

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I agree. The old model X5 and X6 seem more aggressive.

The outgoing models did have a more aggressive appearance to them but I will gladly overlook the more refined looks of the new model forth performance improvements they've made

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DeeTee · 9 November 2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

The outgoing models did have a more aggressive appearance to them but I will gladly overlook the more refined looks of the new model forth performance improvements they've made

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I will agree to this.

HL65 · 8 November 2015, 11:29 PM

Not a fan of the ML but would take new X5M in a heart beat! Also love the new redesign!!

blassy · 8 November 2015, 11:41 PM

Current X5 is a '12. Like it better but ZERO chance of buying it out at lease end and having an un-warrantied one.

Dr.Brian · 9 November 2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by blassy

Current X5 is a '12. Like it better but ZERO chance of buying it out at lease end and having an un-warrantied one.

These are popular in the NE where I live. I kid you not when I say that everyone that has one says the same thing, or they sell it at 6 years/100k mi when the extended warranty is up for a new one or an Audi X7 or whatever it is called.
Same story over and over. I don't have one though, so I can't confirm.

Knappo 1307 · 9 November 2015, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Not a fan of the ML but would take new X5M in a heart beat! Also love the new redesign!!

This...

Dyim · 8 November 2015, 11:50 PM

Do you need a big back seat or trunk space?

If not, I would look at the Macan turbo also.

Psmith · 9 November 2015, 12:02 AM

X5M or X6M would be my pick

bayerische · 9 November 2015, 12:23 AM

It's quite simple... Really.

blassy · 9 November 2015, 12:32 AM

Don't get me wrong....HUGE BMW fan. Have driven nothing else for 10 years.
Just not sold on the redesign.
This will be the family mover - 8 month old and 4 year old so we need the space....car seats, strollers, trips etc. Porsche is out on that basis.
Performance - hands down you CANNOT beat the BMW...but if you don't like what you`re lookin`at..........

nick c · 9 November 2015, 12:44 AM

I'm also a BMW fan

TheBluePrince · 9 November 2015, 03:07 AM

Not a fan of any of the bling/lifestyle Merc SUV's....the only Merc "SUV" that matters or gets respect is the G-Wagen.

Wesley Crusher · 9 November 2015, 05:16 AM

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Not a fan of any of the bling/lifestyle Merc SUV's....the only Merc "SUV" that matters or gets respect is the G-Wagen.

Despite being designed with serious off road capabilities in mind, the G-Wagen is, ironically, the epitome of bling. It's the preferred vehicle of rappers, NBA players and 40 y/o women in Beverly Hills who spend their days driving back and forth between the plastic surgeon and the Hermes store.

TheBluePrince · 9 November 2015, 06:16 AM

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Despite being designed with serious off road capabilities in mind, the G-Wagen is, ironically, the epitome of bling. It's the preferred vehicle of rappers, NBA players and 40 y/o women in Beverly Hills who spend their days driving back and forth between the plastic surgeon and the Hermes store.

Oh dear. There's no accounting for the poor behaviour of those Beverly Hills folks it seems

Despite that though, it's still the only good ol' propper "G" car that Merc make. Even the idiots you mention can't take that away from it where as the GLC/E/S and whatever other new one's they deem to foist upon us lately (have you seen how hideous the GLE COUPE is?!?) don't need the idiot owners to make them seem terrible, they just are

BNA/LION · 9 November 2015, 05:02 AM

I am a Mercedes guy and really do not care for the "SUV" but this Mercedes ML63 AMG is awesome machine.

Test drive both and then see what you think.

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...621-20rl9.html check the video out in this review!

rr-nyc · 9 November 2015, 06:35 AM

Having driven both, the X5M is miles ahead in performance and versatility. The ML is super nice but a big step below as far as driving and capabilities

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bayerische · 9 November 2015, 07:00 AM

Having driven both, and owning the X5M, my vote goes to the beemer.

tommy91 · 9 November 2015, 07:09 AM

I have ML250 so dont think i can really comment lol

1st amg · 9 November 2015, 07:15 AM

Go for the MB, it won't let you down, a beast of a truck, sounds way better than the BMW, not as nimble as the Bimmer if that is what interest you. I am a MB fan as you probably have gathered by now, but I mean no disrespect for BMW as I owned them in the past. Have fun shopping

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Laszlo · 9 November 2015, 07:39 AM

You really need to see in person the new GLE 63 AMG Coupe... It's stunning!!!

1st amg · 9 November 2015, 08:44 AM

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You really need to see in person the new GLE 63 AMG Coupe... It's stunning!!!

I agree, I drove one about two weeks ago at an AMG event. This thing looked nuts and drove even nuttier. A true beast

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TheBluePrince · 9 November 2015, 08:56 AM

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

DeeTee · 9 November 2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

I clearly disagree. The GLE63, X6, and Macan are the nicest vehicles money can buy with high ground clearance

rr-nyc · 9 November 2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

+1.

This thing makes the X6 look good even though it's also ugly

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Laszlo · 9 November 2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

I thougt the same thing until I saw it in person. It doesn't photograph well. But in person, it took my breath away. Go see one in person and you might change your mind.

Kingair · 9 November 2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

I thougt the same thing until I saw it in person. It doesn't photograph well. But in person, it took my breath away. Go see one in person and you might change your mind.

x 2

Not a 'new' MB fan but the AMG's look really nice

TheBluePrince · 9 November 2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

I thougt the same thing until I saw it in person. It doesn't photograph well. But in person, it took my breath away. Go see one in person and you might change your mind.

Yep, already seen one. I didn't quite believe the review I posted the link to, I thought it couldn't be that bad, but it was, maybe even worse than described

I like a lot of Mercs and BMW's but this and the X6 are indefensibly ugly imo.

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Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	Do you need a big back seat or trunk space? If not, I would look at the Macan turbo also.

9 November 2015, 12:32 AM	#13
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 863	Don't get me wrong....HUGE BMW fan. Have driven nothing else for 10 years. Just not sold on the redesign. This will be the family mover - 8 month old and 4 year old so we need the space....car seats, strollers, trips etc. Porsche is out on that basis. Performance - hands down you CANNOT beat the BMW...but if you don't like what you`re lookin`at..........

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TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier. This review is spot on. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/ "My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title." "The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

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